2-Night Stay at Roche Harbor Resort in San Juan Island, WA

San Juan Island, WA

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A historic seaside resort with three restaurants, a 337-slip marina, and a full-service spa

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Expires Oct 18th, 2013.
Must book by 10/18/13 or promotional value expires. Valid for travel 9/4/13-10/24/13 or 10/25/13-12/21/13 depending on option purchased. Limit 2 per person, may buy 2 additional as gifts. Limit 2 per visit. Valid only for option purchased. Reservation required, subject to availability. 14-day cancellation notice or fee up to Groupon price applies. Must be 18 or older to check in. Not valid with reward points. Credit card required at booking and check-in. 50% refundable deposit collected at booking. 10.1% tax not included.
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Roche Harbor Resort

Spacious Rooms and Beautiful Gardens at Historic Seaside Resort

In 1882, lawyer John McMillin took over a small log trading post on the northern end of San Juan Island. Within just a few years, he transformed the post into the West Coast's main producer of builders lime. At his private home on the island, he welcomed a string of distinguished guests, including President Theodore Roosevelt. That guesthouse now stands as the central building of Roche Harbor Resort, a sprawling property with a full-service marina and panoramic views of the sea. Hints of the past are scattered throughout the grounds, where you’ll find defunct limekilns, old photos, and a grecian memorial to McMillin.

Near the resort’s network of rose gardens, lawns, and cobblestone walkways are the spacious McMillin suites, tucked into a historic home on a bluff that looks out to the harbor. Each features a king-size bed, claw-foot bathtub, and heated bathroom floors. Quarryman Hall rooms are situated in a boutique hotel near the center of the village.

One of three restaurants onsite, the waterfront McMillin's Dining Room faces the 337-slip marina, which provides direct entry to Canada 15 miles to the north. Chefs draw from regional farms and fresh local fish to craft a menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine, including steaks from 45-day-aged wagyu beef and flame-seared halibut. Bartenders at the Fireside Bar shake up signature cocktails and pour glasses of Washington wines, and at the Lime Kiln Cafe, locals and visitors alike stop by in the morning for casual breakfast fare and pastries.

Friday Harbor, Washington: Charming Island Town with Whale Watching

Friday Harbor is the largest and most bustling city in the San Juan Islands—an archipelago on the northwestern edge of mainland Washington. Restaurants, boutiques, and cafés line the town’s main street, which slopes up from the harbor and over a small hill. Many of the wood-framed shops and galleries were constructed in the early 20th century. At a number of local establishments, you can browse old photos to imagine island life before organized ferry services and cyborg fishermen. The San Juan Historical Museum, housed in an 1894 farmhouse, features exhibits that re-create the experiences of walking through a root cellar, a milk house, a carriage house, and other historical buildings.

From late spring to early fall, visitors flock to the island to ogle pods of orca whales passing through the area. For an up-close view, hop aboard a sea kayak or a cruise ship. You can even spot whales near the old lighthouse at Lime Kiln Point State Park, which sits about 10 miles south of Roche Harbor Resort. Keep an eye out for eagles and seals, too, as you navigate nature trails cutting through the park’s 36 acres.

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98% of 181 customers recommend

“Beautiful resort community where you feel in another country. The McMillan suite room 262 was where we stayed for our honeymoon, it was the most amazing room I've...”

“Beautiful resort community where you feel in another country. The McMillan suite room 262 was where we stayed for our honeymoon, it was the most amazing room I've ever experienced, amazing view of the beautiful harbor, and a bed you will never leave.”